Gas range and burner therefor



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UNITED STATES PATENT oar ce.

ARTHUR srocxsrnom, on ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, ASSIGNOR T AMERICAN srovn com rm, or ST. LOUIS, mIssoURI, A coRPoRA'rroR OF NEW JERSEY.

GAS RANGE A I) BURNER THEREroR Application filed October 4, 1926. Serial No. 139,400.

This invention relates to improvements in gas ranges and burners therefor, the particular features being pointed out hereinafter.

One of the features of the present invention is substantially closing that part of the range containing the open burners, sufficient space being provided in its sides and bottom for the passage of air for the burners, the burner top being substantially closed with the exception of the grids for supporting the cooking utensils. Another feature of the invention is making a particular kind of burner which is small as compared with the grids for supporting the cooking utensils and at the saute time so constructing the burner that the flame spreads under the utensil, the topabove the burners being substantially closed but at the same time provided with openings sufficient to accommodate the flame from the burners. A further feature of the present invention is making a burner much smaller in circum ference than the grid on which the utensil is placed, causing the utensil to form a protection to the burner below from overflow of what may be cooking.

Another feature of the present improvement is providing burners formed very much above, and so constructing the burner that the flame is caused to spread over a surface as great and possibly greater than the surface of the grid portion. 7

A further feature'of the present improvement is to provide a central .manifold to which the four burners are connected, and from which the separate manifolds of the burners extend in opposite parallel direclocated at the usual four corners o the burner top.

Another feature of the present invention is providing supports for the free ends of the burner manifolds, or the bottom of the burners themselves, whereby the said burners are supported in proper position and are readily removed and replaced.

Another feature of the present invention smaller in circumference than the open grids tions, whereby the said burners are pro rly is combinin with the burners as above stated and said supports, certain members carried by the manifolds of the burners or the lower ends of the burners themselves whereby the burners cannot be placed in their 'wrong positions, thus insuring at all times that the parts are properly assembled.

Further features of the present invention will appear from the following descripton.

Referring now to the accompanying drawings in which: I 50 Figure '1 is a perspective 'view of a. stove I which embodies the present invention.

Figure 2 is a. top plan view of the stove.

Figure3 is a horizontal section through I Figure 1 just below the top portion.

Figure 4 is a vertical sectional view on the line 4-4 of Figure 3.

Figure 5 is a vertical sectional view on the line 5-5 of Figure 2.

Figure 6 is a view of the burner and its support, the same being shown in disconnected relation.

Figure 7 is an enlarged view partly in vertical'section through one of the burners and its manifold.

' Referring now to the drawings, -1 represents the "oven of the range 'to one side of which is supported the open burner construction that will be now "explained.

This open burner construction in carrying out the present improvement, consists of a rectangular arran ement comprising a front 2, an end 3, a baci 4 and an oven ortion 5, all of which are vertically dispose In addition to the above is the top, which in this instance preferably is com rised of two top members 6, which top mem ers are also substantially closed with the exception of the grid portions 8, and relatively smaller openings '9 located at the edge of said grids. The particular construction of this top will be described hereinafter.

In carrying out the above described closed construction and the necessary cooperating parts, attention is called to a centrally arranged as manifold 10, that is connected with a uel supply 11 that asses through the rear wall 12 to a source of supply which tions are at all times insured, the construc- .folds 13 have their lower shutter ends 14 extending 'down and loosely fitting around nozzles 15' that extend from the gas manifold 10, while projecting vertically from the upper ends of these manifolds are the burners 16 the whole structure provides a Z- shaped member.

By referring to Figure 2, the relative size of the burners 16 compared with the grids 8, is clearly shown. From this it will be readily realized how the burners are substantially completely protected from overflowing cooking by the utensil itself which is always substantlally as large as the grid 8.

The supply of gas from the central manifold 10 to the respective burners is controlled by suitable handles 17 that are connected by a suitable rod 18 with the valve control 19. The stove is preferably provided with a pilot 20 which is controlled by a handle 21 extending through the front 2 which will send out flames for lighting the respective burners. The type of pilot is well understood and need not be further described or illustrated.

We have heretofore referred to the fact that the burner manifolds and burners are detachable from the central manifold 10, gr which will now be specifically explained. In

placing these burners in position, the memer 21 which extends from the lower end of the burner 16, or may extend from the manifold itself, is passed through an opening 22, made in asupport 23 that extends across betweenthe walls 3 and 5 with its ends connected thereto. This support 23 has in addition to the-opening 22, a lateral opening 24 which is adapted to receive the pro ection 25 located on the lower side of the member 21, and the member 21 has a horizontally extending projection 25, the urpose of which will be presently explained? In assembling the burners the member 21 and projection 24 are passed through the openmgs 22 and 24, after which the shutter part4 is placed on its nipple and the angle of the manifold 13 is regulated by the projection 25 substantially engaging its support 23. In detaching the burners from the stove, the shutter end thereof is lifted when the member 21 can be readily with-.

drawn from its support. In this manner burners and manifold are readily,assembled and detached and their proper relative position being such that the parts cannot be assembled in their wrong relative positions.

I When they'are assembled, two of the mani folds and the burners extend in one direc-' tion and the other two in another direction, while they all extend in parallel horizontal planes as' well as vertical planes. This insures that the burners will occupy the usual corner positions of the top 6.

At this point we will refer to the particular construction of the burner 16. This burner is covered per se 1n an application filed b the present inventor on August 30, 1926, erial No. 132,534, but a burner constructed as disclosedin the application has a special function in connection with the top 6 as will now be explained. Hereinbefore it has been stated that these burners are ver much smaller than the gird 8 which is one eature of this special burner in connection with this top, it having the advantage hereinbefore referred to. This burner has its outer wall provided with openings 26 that extend outwardl with openings 27 that extend upwardly an inwardly at an angle. By reason of this construction a burner much smaller than the gird produces a flame that completely covers the bottom of the utensil above, the flame spreading and also being concentrated on the bottom of the utensil and insures that its contents will be heated substantially alike throughout its entire bottom, while at the same time the openings 9 around the grids 8 provide passages for this enlarged flame so that the flame will cover the complete bottom of the utensil that is larger in diameter than the diameter of the My new top 8 is made preferably in two like parts being divided at its center 28 for convenience in the handling of the same.

The construction of this has been described in respect to the grids and the openings in it, and in addition particular attention is called to the ribs 29 which are elevated and arranged so that the utensils may be readily moved around on the top, and at the same time so that they will be above the top. For instance when the utensil is over the grid, then there is a space between it and the top for the passage of the flame from the burner,

whereas the utensil can be readily moved laterally on the top to any desired position. There is preferably provided one 'or more solid grid portions which may be used if desired, and these are particularly adaptedvfor small articles. When a small utensil is being heated, for instance a cup of any kind, this solid part 30 will protect the burner belowfrom the overflow from the utensil and at the same time it will provide a solid heating surface. As to the ridges on this top 8, attention is directed to the fact that the said ridges that connect with the grid portions are made angular in formation, while the other ridges 31 extend'radially to the grids.

The bottom. of the rectangular portion comprising the walls 2, 3, 4 and 5 is pro- Vided with a dirt slide 32 which-is capable of being removed for the purpose of'cleaning it. This dirt slide will naturally receive part of the overflowing material, that part remaining on .the top also being readily removed. This dirt slide 32 substantially closes the bottom of the structure, there being left, however, room around it so that air will flow to the burners, as well as flow through the openings 33 in the walls 3 and 4. These openings together with the portions, serve to substantially enclose the burners and the main manifold whereby they are all out of sight, thus producing a very popular structure.

While I have described-in detail the'present invention, I wish it understood that variations may be made in the construction shown and described without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention, so long as the said variations will come within a fair interpretation of the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I desire toclaim and secure by Letters Patent is:

1. A gas stove, burners located within and belowthe top, said top having grid portions with openings around the said grids, the

= burners provided with inwardly and outwardly inclined openings whereby a relatively enlarged flame is provided to fill the said grid openings and the openings of the top around said grids.

2. A gas stove having a manifold extending substantially through the center thereof and below its top, L-shaped burner manifolds having at their upper ends vertically extending burners and at their lower ends a shutter portion cooperating with the central manifold, said burner manifolds extending outward in opposite directions from said central manifold, the said burners being located under'the four corners of the top portion.

3. A gas stove having vertical walls which are substantially closed and the top wall of which is substantially closed, excepting grid substantially under the four corners of the top. 4. A gas stove having substantially closed vertical side -portions, a top portion substantially closed excepting the grid portions, burners located under the grid portions, said burners having L-shaped manifolds cooperat ing with a centrally arranged manifold within said closure, and handles located outside of and passing through the vertical wall and extending to the central manifold for controlling the flow of gas to the said burners.

nected with the said Valves for the purpose of controlling the flow of fuel from the outside of the closure.

6. An improved gas range structure having a substantially closed housing, a longitudinally and .centrally arranged manifold within the said housing, a plurality of separate burners having separate L shaped manifolds, the vertical leg of the L operatively connected with the said manifolds and their opposite ends provided with vertical burners, said separate manifolds extending outward in opposite directions, supports located within said housing between the separate burners and said vertical walls, said burners provided with outwardly extending projections loosely interlocking with the said supports,

whereby the burners are readily removed or supported within the said closure.

7. An improved gas stove comprising a substantially closed housing, alongitudinally arranged manifold centrally passing through the said housing, separate burners having L-shaped manifolds, .the inner ends of the manifolds being vertical and operatively connected with the centrally arranged manifold, the opposite end of the burner manifolds carryi'ng vertical burners, said burners and manifolds arranged to extend outwardly in opposite directions in substantially parallel planes at an obtuse angle to the said manifold, and supports within the housing located between the burners and the burner walls of the housing, the burners carrying members projecting outwardly in opposite directions and loosely engaging the supporting members for the purpose described.

8. An improved. gas stove having a substantially closed housing, a main manifold passing longitudinally and substantially centrally through the said housing, separate manifolds having their inner ends connected with the main manifold and carrying burners at their outer ends, supports within the housing located at one side of said-manifold and having substantially horizontally elongated slots, the burners having each llOIlzostally elongated projections adaptedto enter the slots, said projections provided at their inner ends with a horizontally extending projection cooperating with the support for positioning the burners and their manifolds within the said housing.

9. An improved gas stove comprising a substantially closed burner housing'having rate isupports for the outer ends of the burners located at one sideof said main 1 manifold, the said supports and the burners provided with loosely interlocking members to properly position them within the said housing.

10. An improved gas stove comprisinga substantially closed burner housing, a main manifold passing longitudinally and substantially centrally through the said housing, separated sub-manifolds having their inner ends operatively connected with the main manifold and their outer ends provided with burners, supports for the burners located at one side of the main mainfold having sub-' 'stantially elongated horizontal slots,*said burners provided with horizontally elongated projections adapted to enter the said slots,

' the said slots having a lateral indentatiori and the underside of the burner projection pro-.

vided with an extension whereby the parts cooperate to loosely support the burners within the said housing.

11. An improved gas stove having a supstantiall closed burner housing, a mam manifol passing therethrough, separate 2 shaped sub-manifolds having their inner ends 0 eratively connected with the main manifo d and carrying burners at their outer ends, separate supports for the said burners comprising projections carried by the burners and horizontal supports carried by the housing located at one side of said manifold, the horizontal supports and the burner projections constructed to engage in positions out of a horizontal line with the inner'ends of the sub-manifolds whereby the burners are properly positioned within'the said housmg. i

12. An improved as stove comprising a substantially closed urner' housin having a main manifold enclosed substantia ly in the center of the said housing, separate removable sub-burner manifolds having their inner ends operatively connected with the main manifold at different points, separate supa portslocated at one side of said main .manifold and located in a vertical plane drawn between the connections of the sub-manifolds with the main manifold, and the outer ends of the sub-manifolds provided with means adapted to loosely engage said supports, whereby the burners are properly located betweent e said housing.-

13. A gas stove having substantially a rectangular portion, a main manifold extending substantially horizontally through the center 7 thereof and below its top, separate Z-shaped combined burners and man ifolds said burners forming the upwardly extending leg .of the Z and the other leg of the Z extending downward and having a shutter portion I cooperating with said main manifold, said burners arranged in pairs, each pair extending in opposite directions from the main manifold, said burners being substantially located under the four corners of said top portion. I

14. A gas stove having substantially a rectangular closed housing, a main manifold passing substantially through the center of said housing, four combined burners and manifolds, each manifold and burner forming substantially a Z-shape, the lower end of the Z cooperating with the main manifold,

said burners alternately extending in opposite directions from the main manifold and in parallel angles to the main manifold, said burners being located substantially under the four corners of the top.

15. An improved stove having a burner housing, a main manifold extending hori-- zontally and substantially centrally through the said housing, oa'plurality of, Z-shaped combined burners and manifolds, the

burners located at the outer ends. of the manifolds and extendin upwardly and the inner ends of the manifo ds extending downwardly and loosely connected with the main nally extendin manifold located therein be tween its wa Is, a pluralit of separate burners having substantially -sha ed manifolds, the upper ends of saitl vmani olds provided withv urners and their lower ends coa burner por-- operating with the said manifold and supports within the said structure located at one side of said main manifold and provided with horizontal slots loosely receivin and supporting said burners and'ends 0 said manifolds.

17. A gas stove having a longitudinally and substantially central arranged mamfold, an L-shaped manifold having its lower i portion connected with the said manifold and its upper portion provided with a burner, a support for the burner end of the manifold, said support provided'w'ith a- '18. improved gas stove comprising a. substantially closed burner housing having a centrally arranged main manifold extending longitudinally through the said housing, a plurality of Z-shaped manifolds extending in op osite directions from the said main mani old, supports formed at opposite sides of the main manifold and adapted to loosely support the outer ends of the said Z-shaped manifolds for the purpose described.

In testimony whereof I hereunto aflix my signature.

ARTHUR STOGKSTROM. 

